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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.55, 1,124.33 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.55, 1,124.33 and 262.59 is: 393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.55 : 1,124.33 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.55/1,124.33 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.55x = 1,124.33 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.55x = 295,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,236.50/749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.89

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